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Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Council continues review of population decree
Council continues review of population decree JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has asked the city council to continue its review of a new provincial decree on population after it reached an agreement with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Blazer expected to revitalise Opel's image
Blazer expected to revitalise Opel's imageBy Russell Williamson General Motors Buana Indonesia expects its new Opel Blazer will boost its brand image and re-establish the marque in Indonesia.Opel has had a checkered history in Indonesia, with the former distributors and manufacturers, Garmak...
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Rights Commission in East Timor
Rights Commission in East Timor A new milestone in the history of the National Commission on Human Rights has been reached. A few days ago the commission's only regional branch office was set up in Dili, East Timor. No such branch office exists anywhere else, and hopefully do not need to exist.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Ninja Turtles 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Science World 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Series: Al Jamalludin Al Afghani 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My Country 5:30 Science Film: Bill Bixby's Wonderful Magic 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Hotel Dai-ichi, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta. - Mezzanine Lounge: Solo Pianist, daily from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., opening hours Monday to Sunday 11 a.m to 1 a.m. * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturday Maghrib 6.20 p.m.Sunday Imsak 4:23 a.m. Subuh 4.33 a.m.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Govt unveils new reform package
Govt unveils new reform package JAKARTA (JP): The government introduced a package of deregulation measures yesterday to improve the country's export performance and encourage the establishment of more export- oriented enterprises.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Semen Kupang's expansion
Semen Kupang's expansion KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The East Nusa Tenggara-based state-owned cement company, PT Semen Kupang, will expand its annual production capacity from 180,000 tons to 800,000 tons by 1998, the company's president, M. Satar Taba, said.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Pressure rises on military to free hostages
Pressure rises on military to free hostages JAKARTA (JP): The military made little headway yesterday in its effort to release 13 people, including six Europeans, being held captive in a jungle in Irian Jaya by separatist rebels.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Christie's to hold its first sale in Indonesia
Christie's to hold its first sale in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The sale of the Adrian Noe Estate marks the end of a long journey for one of Indonesia's most avid art collectors, and a new precedent on the local art market.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
S'pore gets tough on drink-driving
S'pore gets tough on drink-driving SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore has signaled its determination to curb drink-driving with a binge of fines, license suspensions and jail terms for motorists found to have had one too many during the last holiday season.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Seoul sends relief aid to Pyongyang
Seoul sends relief aid to Pyongyang SEOUL (Reuter): The South Korean Red Cross yesterday shipped blankets and noodles to famine-stricken North Korea, but efforts to mount an international relief effort were stymied with negotiations in Honolulu ending without agreement.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Automotive market will cool as credit brake is applied
Automotive market will cool as credit brake is appliedBy Mitchell Mackey After a year of a strong 15 percent growth, the Indonesian automotive market is set for a period of consolidation, according to Herman Latif, chairman of the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Inflation rate computation updated
Inflation rate computation updated JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) is updating the formula for computing the inflation rate, the agency's chairman Sugito Suwito said yesterday.Sugito said that a survey on consumption patterns is now underway, necessary to recalibrate the...
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
1995/96 exports likely to fall short of target
1995/96 exports likely to fall short of target JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's exports in the current fiscal year will probably fall short of its target, while imports will exceed the government's estimate substantially, Director General of International Trade Anang Fuad Rivai said yesterday.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Indah Kabel to make fiber optic cables
Indah Kabel to make fiber optic cables JAKARTA (JP): A publicly-listed cable manufacturer, PT IKI Indah Kabel Indonesia, will begin producing fiber optic telephone cables in April, a company executive said.The company's president, K.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Over-nutrition crisis threatens Indonesia
Over-nutrition crisis threatens Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will face a double nutritional problem in the near future, with some sections of society over-consuming while others will remain undernourished, according to a national expert.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Floods hit Bali, one person dies
Floods hit Bali, one person dies DENPASAR, Bali: One person died and two others were injured, when a flood hit hundreds of houses in four villages in South Denpasar subdistrict after two days of heavy rain.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Latief says: Eat less chili
Latief says: Eat less chili JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief has a recipe ow his own to reduce the escalating price of chili, a source of complaint by housewives, and the subject of numerous newspaper editorials in the past two weeks.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Legislators warn of impending food crisis
Legislators warn of impending food crisis JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives expressed concern here yesterday over the high prices of several foodstuffs, caused by scarcity of supply, saying that the situation could lead to a national food crisis.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Kedoya residents seek help from House
Kedoya residents seek help from House JAKARTA (JP): Kebon Jeruk riverbank squatters have met Golkar legislators in a desperate attempt to protect their homes from demolition."We plead to you to help us stall the eviction order until we gain some shelter," Marbun, the spokesman for 121 families of...
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Morgan Stanley launches $18m warrants on RI index
Morgan Stanley launches $18m warrants on RI index HONG KONG (Reuter): Global securities firm Morgan Stanley Group Inc said it had launched 200 million warrants worth about US$18 million on the MSCI Indonesia Index.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
New deregulation package receives mixed reactions
New deregulation package receives mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): The new package of deregulation measures announced by the government yesterday received a mixed reaction from businessmen, analysts and legislators.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Will Iraq make an oil deal this time?
Will Iraq make an oil deal this time?By Evelyn Leopold UNITED NATIONS (Reuter): Despite Iraq's commitment to talk about implementing an oil-for-food plan, a successful outcome of the negotiations is anything but certain, UN officials and diplomats say.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Governor Basofi stands firm on PDI issue
Governor Basofi stands firm on PDI issue SURABAYA (JP): East Java Governor Basofi Soedirman reiterated yesterday his refusal to recognize Sutjipto, the appointed chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)'s provincial chapter in East Java.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Israelis to develop ties with RI
Israelis to develop ties with RI NEW DELHI (Reuter): Israeli Finance Minister Abraham Shohat, winding up a major tour of Asian countries, said on Friday that he expected formal ties between Israel and Indonesia and Malaysia soon.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Japanese grant for the disabled
Japanese grant for the disabled JAKARTA (JP): Japan yesterday extended a grant worth Rp 1.4 billion ($608,700) as part of its effort to develop a rehabilitation center for disabled people in Cibinong, West Java.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: DiamondsJP/obyACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Nani Budiman, manager of Diamond Information Center of De Beers Diamonds, fastens a diamond brooch on the jacket of Bubi Chen, one of the winners of the 1995 Diamond Achievement Award during a ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Yuri Gorbachev transforms fantasies in 'Bali Series'
Yuri Gorbachev transforms fantasies in 'Bali Series'By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): After exhibiting his vibrant icon art works here a year ago, Russian-turned-New York artist Yuri Gorbachev has returned to Indonesia with paintings that are even more energetic.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
China's involvement in firefight with RP denied
China's involvement in firefight with RP denied BEIJING (AFP): China yesterday denied allegations that a Chinese vessel had been involved in a clash this week with a Philippine navy gunboat in the South China Sea.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Bakin chief warns election contestants
Bakin chief warns election contestants JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the powerful State Intelligence Coordinating Body (Bakin) warned political leaders yesterday not to turn the upcoming election into a stage for confrontation.M.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Uniform swindler arrested
Uniform swindler arrested JAKARTA (JP): A 31-year-old man who has pocketed at least Rp 6.75 million (US$2,930) through pretending to be a police lieutenant came face to face with real officers yesterday.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Life rafts for flood-prone areas
Life rafts for flood-prone areas JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for people's welfare RS Museno has said that the city administration will make life rafts available to subdistricts which are prone to flooding.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Flood-hit sluice gates to be repaired
Flood-hit sluice gates to be repaired JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon repair the sluice gates damaged by the recent flooding in the capital, Minister of Public Works Radinal Moochtar said yesterday.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Free condom for revelers
Free condom for revelers JAKARTA (JP): The National Family Planning Board is to dispense free condoms and contraceptive pills to people celebrating the forthcoming Idul Fitri holiday in their home villages.
Sat, 27 Jan 1996
Advertising agencies to help national sports
Advertising agencies to help national sports JAKARTA (JP): The government's effort to help the fund- beleaguered national sports got a positive answer from the Indonesian Advertising Agencies Association (P3I), which agreed to help raise money for sports.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
SBSI protests over arrest of its member
SBSI protests over arrest of its member JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) staged a protest at the House of Representatives yesterday to call for the release of one of its leaders in Binjai, North Sumatra, who has been detained there without warrant by police for 27 days.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Beer producers protest Arbamass' labeling move
Beer producers protest Arbamass' labeling move JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian beer producers said yesterday they stopped supplies to Bali ten days ago in protest against the high alcohol levy collected by PT Arbamass Multi Invesco, a private company.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Swimming body remains uncertain about new board
Swimming body remains uncertain about new board JAKARTA (JP): The line-up of the Indonesian Swimming Federation's leadership board remains uncertain after the first meeting of its electoral body yesterday.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
State transportation firms post higher profits
State transportation firms post higher profits JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen of the 17 state-owned enterprises overseen by the Ministry of Transportation last year netted a total profit of Rp 806.87 billion (US$349.5 million), 16.4 percent higher than the Rp 693 billion targeted by the government.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 25, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 700 25 47,500 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,375 0 0 Andayani Megah 1,975 0 193,500 Aneka Kimia...
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Township people offer land
Township people offer land KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Residents of Sulamu township about 70 km east of here have given their wholehearted support to the administration's plan to relocate the regency office from here.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Ministry of Health plans deworming campaign
Ministry of Health plans deworming campaign JAKARTA (JP): The government will launch a massive deworming campaign this year, targeting elementary school children, Minister of Health Sujudi said yesterday.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
India-RI trade ties poised to take off
India-RI trade ties poised to take off The 20th century's last decade has ushered in a new era in India's trade relations with ASEAN countries, particularly Indonesia. India's "Look East" policy and liberalization of the Indian economy, beginning from 1991, provided the much needed impetus for...
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
International designer boutiques storm the city
International designer boutiques storm the cityBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's luncheon ladies must be very busy these days.With at least a dozen new international designer boutiques, including Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, and Issey Miyake opening their gilt-edged doors, the ladies' platinum...
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Crash victim dies in hospital
Crash victim dies in hospital BANDUNG: A woman who suffered severe burns when a light trainer plane crash-landed in a busy shopping street here last week died, bringing the total death toll to 16, Antara reported.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Masyumi wins official seal of approval
Masyumi wins official seal of approval JAKARTA (JP): Masyumi, a Moslem organization founded last November using the name of a defunct political party, won the official seal of approval when it formally registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs as a mass organization on Tuesday.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Hostage drama in Irian Jaya takes new twist
Hostage drama in Irian Jaya takes new twist JAKARTA (JP): The hostage drama in Irian Jaya, which the military had expected to resolve by midweek, took a new twist following reports that a top separatist leader has joined forces with the kidnappers.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Basofi's East Java gamble
Basofi's East Java gamble At last the protracted conflict within the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has proved fatal. East Java's Governor Basofi Sudirman has left vacant the seats reserved for the party in the provincial electoral committee which he installed last Monday.
Fri, 26 Jan 1996
Workers can't leave for Malaysia
Workers can't leave for Malaysia PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Some 37 people who signed up with a local manpower supplier company to work in Malaysia failed to depart as promised, because a member of staff at the company embezzled their money.